On August 27, the West Bengal Governor criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of defying a Supreme Court order. The same day, Kolkata Police clashed with protesters during the Nabanna March, which was organized to demand justice for a trainee doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. The protest turned chaotic as demonstrators broke through barricades, resulting in violent confrontations with the police. The authorities responded with tear gas, water cannons, and lath-charges to disperse the crowd. This aggressive response further escalated tensions, as protesters expressed their outrage over the crime. The situation highlighted growing unrest and dissatisfaction with the state’s handling of both the criminal case and the broader issues of governance.
28 August,2024 05:06 PM IST
Hezbollah has launched a series of strikes against Israel in response to the recent killing of a senior military commander. This action follows Israel’s preemptive strikes, which it claimed were aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah rocket launchers. Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has stated that its latest attack is complete but has left open the possibility of future retaliation. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the conflict is far from over, indicating ongoing military readiness and potential for further escalation. The exchange underscores the heightened tensions and the fragility of the current ceasefire, with both sides signaling a readiness for continued confrontation. Watch video.
26 August,2024 11:36 AM IST
On Sunday, Hezbollah retaliated against Israel with a large-scale assault, launching hundreds of rockets and drones. This attack was in response to the recent killing of Fuad Shukr, a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, in Beirut. The group claimed responsibility for firing over 320 Katyusha rockets, targeting 11 military sites in Israel. In preparation for this offensive, Israeli jets struck targets in Lebanon, as military officials anticipated the imminent barrage. Hezbollah described the rocket fire as the "first phase" of their retaliation, suggesting that their full response would unfold over a longer period. As tensions escalated, Israel's cabinet convened to deliberate on their strategic response to the ongoing conflict.
25 August,2024 03:00 PM IST
In a shocking incident from France, Fouga Magister jet flying over the Mediterranean Sea crashed into the sea during French Airshow on August 16. A pilot onboard died on Friday, August 16, after the jet he was flying crashed in Lavandou, southern France. Eyewitness footage captured the moment of the crash, that showed the plane having being lost its control crashed into the sea. The French Authorities have addressed that an enquiry is underway to examine the cause that led to the Air crash. The airshow was part of a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' D-Day landings in Provence. The airshow involved the French Air Force's 'Patrouille de France' aerobatics team, which cancelled its demonstration after the accident.
18 August,2024 11:12 AM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 15 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. The Nepal plane crash incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday, according to eyewitnesses. Firefighters and security personnel have been deployed to the scene to extinguish the blaze and manage the situation. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and assessing the extent of the damage. Reportedly, The Saurya Airlines flight was en route to Pokhara, an important tourism hub in the Himalayan republic.
24 July,2024 01:21 PM IST
Alwar-Mathura goods train derailed on the Mathura-Alwar railway track early Sunday morning, July 21st. The incident involved three coaches and occurred around 2:30 am. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The derailed train caused alarming scenes, which quickly spread on social media. According to ADRM Jaipur Manish Goyal, the derailment took place on a side line of the yard and did not affect the Delhi-Alwar main route. By 9 am, the track was cleared, allowing normal railway operations to resume. Authorities swiftly responded to the incident, ensuring minimal disruption despite the dramatic visuals of the derailment circulating widely online.
21 July,2024 12:50 PM IST
During his address in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought attention to the disturbing incident of a woman being publicly assaulted in West Bengal. He expressed concern over the silence of women leaders from the TMC and its allies regarding this incident, as well as the broader issue of selective politics by the Opposition. PM Modi highlighted the gravity of such selective attitudes towards atrocities against women, citing the Sandeshkhali incident as an example. He emphasized the need for unified condemnation and action against such incidents regardless of political affiliations.
03 July,2024 05:25 PM IST
Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima along with 9 others were killed in plane crash on June 11th. Colleen Samba, the president's secretary, confirmed the tragic news on X. The Office of the President and Cabinet issued a formal statement detailing about the accident. Following a massive search operation, the missing plane was found in Chikangawa Forest, with all its occupants dead. Earlier on 10th of June, the news of Malawi’s Vice President along with 9 other state official missing, broke on internet. Malawi’s Office of the President said that Chilima was aboard on a Malawi Defence Force aircraft that left Lilongwe at 09:17 a.m on 10th June. Following this, the official statement stated that efforts were made to connect with the Aircraft. However, air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft and it disappeared from radar a short time later. According to the official statement, The aircraft was scheduled to land at the Mzuzu International Airport at 10:02 a.m. on 10th June. Chilima who was 51 had been vice president since 2014. He earlier led the mobile network Airtel Malawi, as well as worked at Unilever, Coca Cola and Carlsberg, according to his profile on the government’s website.
11 June,2024 04:52 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Rahul Gandhi following his remarks that he knows how the system of governing a society works. He said that the Shehzaada of Congress (Rahul Gandhi) "confessed" that the system created during the time of former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were against the Dalits and Backward Classes. "Today, the Shehzaada of Congress has confessed a big truth. He has accepted that the system that was created during the time of his grandmother, his father, and his mother has been staunchly against the Dalits, backward classes, and tribals. This system of Congress has destroyed many generations of SC-ST-OBC," PM Modi said. Watch video for more.
23 May,2024 03:29 PM IST
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has been killed in a helicopter crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. As per the reports by Iran state media, several senior Iranian officials were also killed alongside Raisi in the helicopter crash. Reportedly, the helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a rough landing on May 19. The aircraft had gone missing in the mountains of northwestern Iran. President Raisi was returning from a ceremony to open a dam on Iran’s border with Azerbaijan when his helicopter crashed. PM Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar expressed their greef on the tragic incident that happened on May 20th. Watch video
20 May,2024 03:16 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
